Cool MateCatalog vs Directory vs Index vs List vs Register
Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.
Catalog
Top 2000 (courant)B1
Directory
Top 2000 (courant)C1noun
Index
Top 2000 (courant)B2noun
List
Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun
Register
Top 2000 (courant)B2verb
Le plus courant: List
| Catalog | Directory | Index | List | Register | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prononciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈkæt.əl.ɒɡ//🇺🇸 //ˈkæt.əl.ɒg// | 🇬🇧 /["/dəˈrektəri//daɪˈrektəri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dəˈrektəri//daɪˈrektəri/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪndeks/","/ˈɪndɪsiːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪndeks/","/ˈɪndɪsiːz/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/lɪst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɪst/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈredʒɪstə(r)/","/ˈredʒɪstəz/","/ˈredʒɪstəd/","/ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈredʒɪstər/","/ˈredʒɪstərz/","/ˈredʒɪstərd/","/ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/"]/ |
| Sens | Une liste d'articles, généralement dans un livre ou en ligne.A list of items, usually in a book or online. | Une liste ou une collection d'informations sur des choses, comme des noms, des adresses ou des fichiers.A list or collection of information about things, like names, addresses, or files. | Une liste d'éléments, indiquant généralement où les trouver.A list of items, usually showing where to find them. | A series of items written or printed in a particular order. | Une façon de parler ou d'écrire qui convient à une situation.A way of speaking or writing that fits a situation. |
| Exemple | The library has a new catalog of available books. | The directory on the computer contains all the files related to the project. | The book's index helps you find specific topics quickly. | I made a list of the groceries I needed to buy. | You need to register for the conference in advance to secure your spot. |
| Registre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre | Neutre |
| Fréquence | Top 2000 (courant) | Top 2000 (courant) | Top 2000 (courant) | Top 1000 (très courant) | Top 2000 (courant) |
| Niveau CEFR | B1 | C1 | B2 | A1 | B2 |
| Nature grammaticale | noun | noun | noun | verb | |
| Collocations | online catalog, product catalog, library catalog, catalog entry, catalog item | business, telephone, trade, check, consult, compile, in a/the directory, directory of, business, telephone, trade, check, consult, compile, in a/the directory, directory of | complete, comprehensive, detailed, appear in, be in, consult, give something, list something, card, in a/the index, index to, good, reliable, sensitive, have, use (something as), compile, add something, gain something, increase, in an/the index, on an/the index, a drop in an index, a fall in an index, changes in an index, good, reliable, sensitive, have, use (something as), compile, add something, gain something, increase, in an/the index, on an/the index, a drop in an index, a fall in an index, changes in an index | long, short, complete, assemble, compile, create, comprise something, consist of something, contain something, in a/the list, on a/the list, list for, the bottom of a list, the top of a list, high on a list | formally, officially, properly, be required to, have to, must, as, at, for, newly registered, barely, hardly, dimly, fail to, not seem to, begin to |
| Antonymes | disarray, chaos, randomness | file, document | disorder, chaos | disorder, chaos, haphazardness | colloquial, informal |
| Erreurs fréquentes | Confusing with 'catalogue' which is the British spelling., Using 'catalog' as a verb incorrectly, instead of the noun form., Mistaking it for 'inventory' which can imply a detailed list of stock. | Mixing it up with 'directory' vs 'directly'., Using 'direct' instead of 'directory' when referring to a list., Confusing the spelling with 'directrey'. | Using 'index' as a verb incorrectly., Confusing 'index' with 'inventory'., Not using 'index' for multiple items. | Confusing 'list' with 'listen'., Using 'list' as a verb incorrectly without an object., Not treating 'list' as a noun when needed. | Confused with 'registrar', which is a person who keeps records., Using 'register' to mean 'register for an event', which is different., Misunderstanding the term as only relating to written language, ignoring spoken forms. |
| Notes d'usage | Utilisé pour faire référence à des listes organisées d'articles, de produits ou d'œuvres. À éviter dans les conversations très informelles.Used when referring to organized lists of items, products, or works. Avoid in very casual conversations. | Utilisé dans des contextes comme les affaires, l'informatique et les annuaires téléphoniques. Il est approprié lorsque l'on parle de systèmes d'organisation, mais peut sembler trop formel dans des conversations décontractées.Used in contexts like business, computers, and phone listings. It is appropriate when talking about organization systems but may sound overly formal in casual conversations. | Utilisez 'index' lorsque vous discutez de matériel d'organisation ou de référence. Évitez dans les conversations informelles où des mots plus simples comme 'liste' suffiraient.Use 'index' when discussing organization or reference materials. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler words like 'list' would suffice. | Use 'list' when referring to a group of items, like groceries or tasks. Avoid in very casual spoken contexts unless it’s clear what you refer to. | Utilisez 'register' lorsque vous discutez des niveaux de formalité dans la langue. Approprié dans les discussions académiques et décontractées. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des contextes purement informels ou argotiques.Use 'register' when discussing levels of formality in language. Appropriate in both academic and casual discussions. Avoid using it in purely informal or slang contexts. |
Questions fréquentes : Catalog vs Directory vs Index vs List vs Register
Quelle est la différence entre Catalog, Directory, Index, List et Register ?
Catalog: A list of items, usually in a book or online. Directory: A list or collection of information about things, like names, addresses, or files. Index: A list of items, usually showing where to find them. List: A series of items written or printed in a particular order. Register: A way of speaking or writing that fits a situation.
Lequel est le plus courant : Catalog, Directory, Index, List et Register ?
List est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.
Lequel est le plus avancé : Catalog, Directory, Index, List et Register ?
Directory est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.
Catalog, Directory, Index, List et Register sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?
Catalog: B1, Directory: C1, Index: B2, List: A1, Register: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.
Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?
Catalog: The library has a new catalog of available books. Directory: The directory on the computer contains all the files related to the project. Index: The book's index helps you find specific topics quickly. List: I made a list of the groceries I needed to buy. Register: You need to register for the conference in advance to secure your spot.
Puis-je utiliser Catalog, Directory, Index, List et Register de façon interchangeable ?
Pas toujours. Catalog, Directory, Index, List et Register sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.